Emergency Room Skills Checklist
Answer Key
1. No Experience 2. Requires Supervision 3. Proficient 4. Can Teach Others
Cardiovascular
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Obtain 12 lead EKG
Basic 12 lead interpretation
Basic arrhythmia interpretation
Heart sounds and murmurs
Heart rate and rhythm
Presence of chest pain
CPR
Cardioversion/Defibrillation
ABG's
Electrolytes
Cardiac enzymes
Acute MI
Angina
Cardiac arrest
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Use of cardiac monitor
Use of doppler
Atropine
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Pulmonary
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Assessment of breath sounds
Airway management and suctioning
Endotracheal tube
Nasal airway
Oropharyngeal
Tracheostomy
Care of the patient w/ a chest tube
Sputum specimen collection
Set up and assist with intubation
Assist with extubation
Assist with thoracentesis
Care of the patient on a ventilator
Ambu bag
Face masks
Nasal cannula
Trach Collar
Aspiration
COPD
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Tuberculosis
Neurological
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Assess cranial nerves
Assess reflex/motor deficits
Assess visual/communication deficits
Use of Glasgow coma scale
Assist with lumbar puncture
Intracranial pressure monitoring
Closed head injury
Acute CVA
DTs (Delirium tremors)
Overdose
Seizure disorders
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedics
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Circulation checks
Assist with cast application
Splints
Pinned fractures
GI/GU and Renal
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Insertion of NG tube/lavage
Insertion and care of Foley catheter
Abdominal trauma
Appendicitis
Bowel obstruction
GI bleeding
Hepatitis
Liver failure
Acute renal failure
Renal trauma
UTI (Urinary tract infection)
Trauma/Shock
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Animal bites
Human bites
Use of rabies vaccination/antivenom
Burns
Dehydration
Electrocution
Gunshot/stab wound
Hazardous material exposure
Heat exhaustion/stroke
Hypothermia
Major trauma
Minor trauma
Multiple fractures
Radiation exposure
Shock
Traumatic amputation
IV Therapy
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Start peripheral IV's
Use of saline/heparin lock
Administration/mixing of IV meds
Administration of IV fluids
Admin. of blood/blood products
Hang IV piggybacks
Use of infusion pumps
IV calculations/titrate drip rates
Central lines and catheters
Pediatrics
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Recognizing and report child abuse
Pediatric cardiac arrest
Epiglottitis
Near drowning
Overdose/poison ingestion
Failure to thrive
Seizure/epilepsy
Additional Responsibilities
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Charge nurse
Triage
Universal precautions
Lab value interpretations
Suicide precautions
Violent patient
Use of restraints
Rape victim
STD's
Identify physical or sexual abuse
Antepartum/postpartum complications
Collection/handling lab specimens
Administer IM, SQ, topical meds
Identify signs of toxicity
Calculate medication dosages
Care of diabetic ketoacidosis
Recognize diabetic reaction
Blood glucose monitoring
Insulin administration
Care of the patient with AIDS
Isolation techniques/procedures
CDC requirements for reporting
Age Specific
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Newborn/Neonatal (up to 30 days)
Infant (30 days to 1 year)
Toddler (1 to 3 years)
Preschooler (3 to 5 years)
School Age (5 to 12 years)
Adolescents (12 to 18 years)
Young Adults (18 to 39 years)
Middle Adults (40 to 64 years)
Older Adults (65 & up)
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